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New Approaches at SHARE

There's no doubt that the economic crisis is impacting our work at SHARE. We know that times are difficult, but we see this crisis as an opportunity, and we're taking advantage of it. We're working to identify new and innovative ways to reach a larger population and enhance the services we provide. ... more
 

Welcome to SHARE!

We are breast and ovarian cancer survivors and we are here to help you. We are English and Spanish speaking women with early stage, recurrent, and metastatic disease. Please call us!

SHARE's services include hotlines, support groups, educational programs, and advocacy activities.  All programs are free of charge. Toll-free breast and ovarian cancer hotlines: 866-891-2392.


Pink & Teal Reception to Benefit SHARE

On June 25, 2009, the Design/Construction/Real Estate Leadership Committee will host a cocktail reception at the Haworth Showroom to benefit SHARE’s lunchtime health education program. Honorees are: Ellen Albert of Viacom/MTV; Jody Brown of Pfizer; Joanne Foulke of Polo Ralph Lauren; and Louise Matthews of AVON.

SHARE’s corporate-based Pink & Teal Lunch seminar program provides an opportunity for women and men in their workplace to learn about breast and ovarian cancer directly from those who have had personal experiences with these cancers.

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SHARE Recruiting for NYS Ovarian Cancer Hotline

SHARE is now recruiting ovarian cancer survivors to staff our NYS Ovarian Cancer Hotline in the following regions -- the Capital Region, North Country and Southern Tier.

Trainings will be offered on June 12 & 13 in Glens Falls and June 23 & 24 in Johnson City. If you would like more information, please contact Theresa Conti at ovarianconsultant@sharecancersupport.org or 212-719-0364, Ext. 310. 

To reach the hotline call 1-866-53-SHARE (1-866-537-4273). 


SAVE THE DATE!

Monday, September 21, 2009

SHARE’s 6th Annual "A Second Helping of Life": 
A tasting event featuring New York City’s top women chefs

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Ovarian Cancer: Awareness & early diagnosis could save your life

To learn about the symptoms of ovarian cancer and what to do if you suspect you have symptoms, please read the consensus statement signed by several medical and advocacy organizations, including SHARE. 

To learn more about ovarian cancer you can also read:

  • SHARE's one-page information guide to ovarian cancer
  • An interview in the New York Sun with our Program Director Judi Gordon, an eight-year ovarian cancer survivor
  • Carmen's Story: an interview by Pulse Magazine with SHARE volunteer Carmen Diaz, who was misdiagnosed for two years before discovering she had advanced ovarian cancer.


Articles from SHARE Patient Advocates

SHARE patient advocate Joan Elmer explains the difference between absolute and relative risk, along with other things you should know about making treatment decisions. Gail Garfield Schwartz offers in-depth information about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, based on a presentation given by Dr. Antoinette R. Tan.

For more information, subscribe to our e-newsletter by registering on our website.


LatinaSHARE Director honored by AARP

LatinaSHARE Director Ivis Sampayo recently received one of AARP New York's 50th Anniversary Social Impact awards. Fifty New Yorkers were chosen for being champions of social change. Ivis is a fifteen-year breast cancer survivor. For more information see the AARP New York website.


Donate Online!

SHARE is now able to take online donations through New York Charities. Your donation will help us provide free services to women with breast or ovarian cancer. Click here to donate now!